Safety Quiz 3

Some of you have expressed to me
that you enjoy being tested or quizzed. While I might think you are only asking
for trouble or that you could just be gluttons for punishment, who am I to
judge? J So to that end, I created
this 20 question, multiple choice safety quiz. To entice those of you that
might be more ‘normal’ J and are not
inclined to be tested, I offer an incentive. I will provide an ESquared award –
formerly known as Kudos – to 4 of the correct responses I receive. This is not
a speed related contest. In the interest of fairness, I will accept all
responses until next Friday, August 23rd at 5:00pm. Of those that
are correct, I will put your name in a hat that I will have someone impartial
draw from with the winners being announced soon after. Only one entry per
person please. These questions should not be overly difficult for anyone to
answer, but fair warning, I am going to challenge you at least a little. Read
the question and possible answer choices very carefully! All come from our
employee safety manual, previously sent safety messages, or maybe just plain
old common sense. Good luck!

What steps would need to be followed, prior to
replacing a broken belt on an air handling unit?

Turn
the unit’s power switch off.

Lock
out/Tag out the power source.

Verify
power is truly off with a meter.

All
of the above.

What is the minimum height of the side rails on an
extension ladder supposed to be when used to access a higher level?

31
¼ ”

Four
rungs higher than the level you are getting unto.

36”

1
and 1/2 meters

Any
height as long as you think it is safe.

What does the acronym PASS stand for?

Pull,
Aim, Sweep, Squeeze

Please,
Ask, Something, Simpler

Parrot,
Avocet, Swan, Swift

Pull,
Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

What needs to happen whenever a ‘near miss’ occurs?

Be
glad that no one was injured and press on.

Investigate
the process and actions leading up to determine likely causes.

Chalk
it up to simple good vs bad luck.

Adjust
the process to avoid reoccurrence in the future.

Both
B and D above.

While driving, which of the following could potentially
lead to an accident? (Select all that apply)

Adjusting
the radio dial or climate controls.

Eating
a slice of pizza.

Using
a smart phone.

Reading
a map.

A
heated conversation with a passenger.

A product’s Safety Data Sheet has what types of
information found on it. (Select all that apply)

Manufacturer’s
name and address.

Firefighting
measures.

How
it tastes.

Toxicology
concerns.

Disposal
methods.

What
it smells like.

PPE
requirements.

When discovering that the outer insulation on an
extension cord has been damaged you should?

Avoid
putting your hands or any other part of your body near the damage while in use.

Cut
the bad part out, splice it together, and continue using it.

Remove
the cord from service, dispose of it properly, and purchase a replacement.

Put
the cord back where you found it and hope no one saw it in your hands.

None
of the above.

The acronym ‘OSHA’ stands for?

Occasional
Suffering Helps All

Ocular
Satiety and Heart Association

Oh
Safety Happens Always

Occupational
Safety and Health Administration.

Which are some common contributing factors leading to
slip and fall accidents?

Great
housekeeping.

Appropriate
lighting.

Proper
footwear.

None
of the above.

What are some actions that are required when
encountering an unsafe condition?

Immediately
leave the area, you don’t want to have any part of that.

Do
what you can to make it safer and alert management as soon as possible.

Don’t
think “it’s not my job” and leave it for someone else.

Both
B and C above.

Both
A and C Above

You have suffered a minor injury while on the job, you
should?

Have
been more careful.

Report
the injury to your supervisor.

Don’t
mention it to anyone.

Assist
in determining how it could be avoided in the future.

Both
A and B

Both
B and D

OSHA’s stated mission is to?

Ensure
safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women.

The things that can affect just how safe any workplace
or jobsite actually is, are;

The
company’s written safety policies and procedures.

Attention
to good housekeeping.

The
employee’s own attitudes toward safety

Properly
serviced and positioned fire extinguishers.

All
of the above.

There you have it. I hope that
you found this little test interesting and at least a little challenging. Send
me your answers within a week to qualify for an ESquared award. To make it
easier for me to grade, please use the following layout as shown below. Note:
These are just examples!